Following changes for off payroll working in the Public Sector, many contractors may have found themselves assessed as working inside IR35. Many end clients do not want the hassle of deciding each individual case and so have placed a blanket ban on all contractors. Many of these contractors cease operating through their own limited company, and opt instead for umbrella employment as their agency and end client have suggested. For a contractor working inside IR35 this is usually the better … [Read more...]

There has been a lot of dispute in the media about the ‘true’ meaning of this bank holiday weekend, so we thought we might weigh in because we believe it’s ePayMe.
We decided to write down some points to help you understand why ePayMe is the top payroll provider choice for all your temporary or contracting work this Spring.
Efficient and knowledgeable team to make your payroll as hassle-free as possible.
Affordable services that won’t break the bank.
Succinct information keeping all … [Read more...]

The IR35 digital tool was delayed because the very IT contractors who built it quit the tax authority amid fears it would place them inside tomorrow's new legislation.
In fact, the 18 limited company IT contractors who worked on the tool – the ESS – left HMRC on Friday before it was publicly unveiled, fearing for their own IR35 status.
“This is why the launch date for the tool was delayed and also why HMRC have struggled to get it working properly,” said a PSC whose colleagues were on the … [Read more...]

The dozens of PSC contractors who will quit working at a London hospital before next Thursday look like a precursor to a much bigger exodus of such workers from the health service.
In fact, despite warnings that 85% of PSCs will quit if decided inside IR35 by their client from April 6th, the NHS has told its entire PSC workforce that it will be caught by the new legislation.
In an email seen by ContractorUK, NHS Improvement says “all” locum and agency staff will be “subject to PAYE and on … [Read more...]

In 2014, HMRC introduced new rules designed to remove so-called false self-employment for workers engaged via intermediaries. These rules centred on ”SDC” tests designed to establish whether a worker was, or was capable of, working under supervision, direction and control. Unless an engager could evidence that no SDC (or right to) existed, PAYE/NIC would need to be applied to the worker’s earnings as though they were employees
Not surprisingly, the number of self-employed contractors working … [Read more...]

HM Revenue & Customs’ new Employment Status Service (ESS) tool to determine the IR35 status of public sector contractors has come under fire from contractor service providers.
The tool, launched ahead of a new requirement on public sector companies to set the IR35 status of contractors they engage from 6 April, is facing criticism from service providers just a day after its launch.
Commenting on the new tool’s launch, Dave Chaplin, CEO and founder of contractor portal ContractorCalculator, … [Read more...]

Don’t miss out - Optimise your net pay.
In the ever evolving legislative landscape, working within Event Management you may be entitled to offset expenses.
This is particularly relevant when your work takes you across multiple sites.
At ePayMe, we recognise how hard you work for your money, and we work hard to ensure your net pay position is the best it possibly can be. Of course, we do this with compliance front of mind and ensure all deductions and returns to HMRC are made on your … [Read more...]

Don't Miss Out - Optimise Your Net Pay
In the ever evolving legislative landscape, working within Social Care you may be entitled to offset expenses.
This is particularly relevant when providing home care support and/or when your work takes you across multiple sites.
At ePayMe, we recognise how hard you work for your money, and we work hard to ensure your net pay position is the best it possibly can be.
Of course, we do this with compliance front of mind and ensure all deductions and … [Read more...]

AS16………….IR35……………Are you ready?
April 6th, 2017 is fast approaching and with that comes all the changes relating to IR35 legislation. Whilst the Public Sector dominates the spotlight for the change, the private sector doesn’t go unnoticed.
Within the Public Sector, we are seeing legislative change, like we’ve never seen before. The most significant factor seeing the end client being responsible for the compliance of their contractors.
Don’t underestimate this change. The new rules will … [Read more...]

Finding it difficult to decide? Are you stuck between using an agency which offers internal PAYE or working for an Umbrella company? There are a few things you’ll need to consider before you make a decision.
One of the main benefits of Umbrella over in-house PAYE is that with Umbrella you are fully covered by employment rights throughout.
This includes statutory payments, such as; sick pay, maternity/paternity pay and holiday pay (if you do not opt out). Your workers’ rights are not always … [Read more...]

By continuing to use the site, you agree to the use of cookies. more information

The cookie settings on this website are set to "allow cookies" to give you the best browsing experience possible. If you continue to use this website without changing your cookie settings or you click "Accept" below then you are consenting to this.